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Care across the lifespan.
The DNP program prepares Family Nurse Practitioners to transform clinical practice as clinicians and leaders with a special focus on rural and underserved populations.
Graduates will deliver evidence-based direct patient care at an advanced practice level to individuals across the lifespan in primary care settings, and will translate evidence based research and guidelines to transform practice. Graduates are prepared to work collaboratively with rural communities to reduce health disparities.
For more information please visit the Doctor of Nursing Practice page on the College of Nursing webpage.
College of Nursing Fast Facts
College of Nursing Graduate Student Enrollment
122
2022 APRN Pass Rate
100%
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
2022-2023 College of Nursing Scholarships
206
Recipients
$837,285
Awarded
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Hold a bachelor’s or master's degree in Nursing
- Like to work with others and influence the healthcare environment
- Have strong communication skills
- Are interested in caring for people's health
- Are an effective problem solver
Career Opportunities
- Family nurse practitioner in primary care settings
Recent Employers
- Avera Health
- Monument Health
- Sanford Health
- VA Health Care Systems
- Mayo Clinic
- Academic Institutions